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- Catalyzing Agricultural and Educational Resources to Move the Local Food Value Chain Needle in the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Piedmont Regions of VirginiaBendfeldt, Eric S.; Latimer, Joyce G.; Niewolny, Kimberly L.; Morgan, Kim O.; Vallotton, Amber; Price, E. French; Marston, Cyndi; Love, Kenner; Sutphin, Mark; Sastre-Flores, Beth; Cooper, Jason; Mize, Tim; Hilleary, Jim (2019-10-08)The Shenandoah Valley and Northern Piedmont Regions of Virginia are fortunate to have agricultural, cultural, and educational resources to catalyze and strengthen Virginia’s food system from farm-to-table. Despite growing demand and support for local food systems, barriers to sustainable success remain for farmers and food businesses, including limited or unwieldy value chain coordination, logistical hurdles, lack of transparent market signals, and inadequate scale, match and fit between producers and buyers.Educational outreach and value chain coordination has included: a Farm2Fork Affair and ongoing producer-buyer networking, Virginia Market Readiness Farm to Restaurant Workshops, On-farm Food Safety Walkthroughs, exploring a Soil Health Awareness/Action Campaign, and expanding the scope of the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Piedmont Buy Fresh Buy Local chapters in coordination with Virginia Market Maker.
- Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part I: Overview of Financial Systems for New and Beginning FarmersMorgan, Kimberly L.; Callan, Peter L.; Mark, Allyssa; Niewolny, Kimberly L.; Nartea, Theresa J.; Scott, Kelli H.; Hilleary, Jim (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-12-09)Discusses decision-making process in relation to financial assessment and risk-taking. Discusses the importance of creating financial statements and planning budgets.
- Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part I: Overview of Financial Systems for New and Beginning FarmersMorgan, Kim; Callan, Peter; Mark, Alyssa; Niewolny, Kim; Nartea, Theresa; Scott, Kelli; Hilleary, Jim; Li, Yanggu; Bovay, John (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2022)
- Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part II: Introduction of Financial Systems for New and Beginning FarmersMorgan, Kim O.; Callan, Peter L.; Mark, Allyssa; Niewolny, Kimberly L.; Nartea, Theresa J.; Scott, Kelli H.; Hilleary, Jim (2016-10-19)There are many factors to consider before starting a new farm enterprise. Financial management is an important component in the startup and decision-making processes for beginning farmers. The purpose of this series of publications is to inform Virginia agribusiness owners and managers about the farm financial risk management tools, techniques, and resources available to help them prepare and use a financial systems approach for their operations. This publication introduces the four financial statements that farm managers can use to record and assess historical farm financial performance. The topics covered in this resource are not all-inclusive, but after reading this publication, beginning farmers should be prepared to move forward in planning for their farms. The accompanying parts in the series are “Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part I: Overview of Financial Statements for New and Beginning Farmers” (Virginia Cooperative Extension publication AAEC-114P), and “Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part III: Introduction to Farm Planning Budgets” (VCE publication AAEC-116P). A compilation of excellent resources that includes examples, how-to videos, and training resources is included in the appendix at the end of this publication. For questions about this particular risk management issue or other farm startup topics, contact the local Virginia Cooperative Extension office or visit the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program website at www. vabeginningfarmer.org.
- Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part III: Introduction to Farm Planning Budgets for New and Beginning FarmersMorgan, Kimberly L.; Callan, Peter L.; Mark, Allyssa; Niewolny, Kimberly L.; Nartea, Theresa J.; Scott, Kelli H.; Hilleary, Jim (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-10-19)Provides information that can help beginning farmers with understanding the importance of constructing financial statements and planning a budget.
- Introduction to labor issues for beginning farmersNiewolny, Kimberly L.; Mark, Allyssa; Morgan, Kim O.; Scott, Kelli H.; Nartea, Theresa J.; Hilleary, Jim (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)Introduction to labor issues for beginning farmers. Includes Who will you hire? Looking into farm workers, talking to family, consider starting an intern program, learn if you can hire volunteers, what legal issues you'll want to consider, what kind of insurance you'll need, which fair labor laws must you follow? How you will manage your workers, how will you advertise your open positions? What resources are available to advertise your farm positions? How else can you find more workers?
- Introduction to Labor Issues for Beginning FarmersMark, Allyssa; Niewolny, Kimberly L.; Morgan, Kimberly L.; Callan, Peter L.; Scott, Kelli H.; Nartea, Theresa J.; Kloetzli, Cathryn; Hilleary, Jim; Jeter, Rose (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2015-02-25)The purpose of this resource is to introduce you to important labor issues as you begin planning for expanding your farm enterprise.
- Virginia On-Farm Corn Test Plots, 2017Jones, Trent; Daney, Ellie; Broaddus, Mike; Romelczyk, Stephanie; Hall, Makenzie; Hilleary, Jim; Lawrence, Watson; Flanagan, Roy; Porter, Tracy; Balderson, T. Keith; Reiter, Scott; Jones, Bruce; Tucker, Lindy; Thomason, Wade E.; Withers, Danny; Brown, Emily; Clarke, Taylor (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-01-04)Discusses evaluation of early maturity, mid maturity and full season corn hybrids in terms of yield, soil type, fertility, tillage and other factors. The data can help farmers determine corn varieties best suited to their crop fields
- Virginia On-Farm Corn Test Plots, 2018Jones, Trent; Campbell, Caroline; Broaddus, Mike; Romelczyk, Stephanie; Hall, Makenzie; Hilleary, Jim; Lawrence, Watson; Flanagan, Roy; Porter, Tracy; Balderson, T. Keith; Reiter, Scott; Jones, Bruce; Tucker, Lindy; Thomason, Wade E.; Withers, Danny; Clarke, Taylor; Stafford, Carl; Longest, Robbie; Miller, Rachel; Parrish, Michael J.; Jarvis, Brad (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-01-03)Discusses evaluation of corn hybrids in terms of yield, soil type, fertility, tillage, and other factors. The data can help farmers determine corn varieties best suited to their crop yields.